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as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's
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as in foresees
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipates
American Eagle also anticipates a low-single-digit decline in sales for the full year, compared to expectations of 3% growth.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Incorporating $2 billion of higher product input costs this year, the analyst anticipates earnings and revenue for fiscal 2026 will come in 5% to 6% lower as a result.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Airlines for America anticipates that 173 million people will travel for the break this year, ABC News reported.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The company anticipates that its cash resources will fund operations into the first quarter of 2026, but there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without additional capital.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
The company anticipates ongoing demand for its hybrid connectivity solutions, which include GEO, LEO, and 5G/LTE Cellular connectivity, despite facing intensified competition from new market entrants.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Every organization anticipates retirements and resignations.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Although the institution anticipates inflation to ease in the second half of the year, analysts remain skeptical of the forecast, arguing that the interest rate has a limited effect on the underlying causes of inflation.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
That's why Prince anticipates lighting fixtures are going to be a hot item on the estate sale scene in 2025.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Incorporating $2 billion of higher product input costs this year, the analyst anticipates earnings and revenue for fiscal 2026 will come in 5% to 6% lower as a result.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Airlines for America anticipates that 173 million people will travel for the break this year, ABC News reported.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The company anticipates that its cash resources will fund operations into the first quarter of 2026, but there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without additional capital.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
The company anticipates ongoing demand for its hybrid connectivity solutions, which include GEO, LEO, and 5G/LTE Cellular connectivity, despite facing intensified competition from new market entrants.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Every organization anticipates retirements and resignations.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Although the institution anticipates inflation to ease in the second half of the year, analysts remain skeptical of the forecast, arguing that the interest rate has a limited effect on the underlying causes of inflation.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
That's why Prince anticipates lighting fixtures are going to be a hot item on the estate sale scene in 2025.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipates
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Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal defender Gabriel to be out for four months after hamstring surgery.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Join 22 others in the comments View Comments The airline also expects its own employment level in 2025 to be down from 2024 levels, though executives said that would be done through normal attrition caused by retirement and other voluntary departures, and not any layoff of staff.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Wall Street foresees a big bounce.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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In its latest survey of the war, the Institute for the Study of War foresees no immediate threat of a Ukrainian collapse on the front lines but emphasizes that no adequate substitutes exist in either quality or quantity for much of America's aid.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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And yet, while a crucial offseason awaits the Red Wings and general manager Steve Yzerman, many of the most crucial long-term pieces for Detroit are the prospects already within their system, working their way up from college hockey, juniors, Europe and AHL Grand Rapids.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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If entertainment and relaxation are in the plans, a state-of-the-art movie theater room awaits downstairs, and two additional loft areas can be used for dance parties or a game room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Emerging research supports this view, revealing that the fulfillment of belongingness needs predicts greater relationship maintenance behaviors — but only when accompanied by a strong sense of autonomy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Hartford Courant Accuweather also predicts Saturday will be cold and rainy.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Anticipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipates. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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